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Alcohol and muscles: what is the real cost?
Alcohol does indeed reduce the muscle-building response following a workout — in men. However, two meta-analyses found no increased muscle loss after the age of 65. 14 studies.
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Nutrition · 8 minWhey or natural proteins: which builds more muscle?
Whey triggers a greater spike in protein synthesis than milk or meat. However, over a 12-week period, whey, soya and a placebo resulted in the same muscle gains. 19 studies to settle the matter.
NutritionProteinsSupplementsBy Kalorya · July 28, 2026
Nutrition · 7 minIs there really such a thing as the anabolic window?
The 30 minutes following the session: a meta-analysis has shown that the effect disappears as soon as total protein intake is standardised. However, the way protein is spread throughout the day makes all the difference.
NutritionProteinsWeight gainBy Kalorya · July 28, 2026
Supplements · 7 minBCAAs: myth or reality?
6 g of BCAAs double muscle synthesis… for two hours, after which levels drop back down. And 7.5 g of leucine a day for three months made no difference. 14 studies to settle the matter.
SupplementsProteinsNutritionBy Kalorya · July 28, 2026
Weight loss · 6 minWeight loss: what really works (and the false promises)
Caffeine, protein, L-carnitine: what the studies really say about ‘slimming’ supplements — and why a calorie deficit remains the key factor.
Weight lossNutritionSupplementsBy Kalorya · July 20, 2026